Wrangler L6-4.0L VIN S (2000)
Steering Damper: Customer Interest
Steering - High Speed Shimmy After Hitting Bumps
NUMBER: 19-003-06
GROUP: Steering
DATE: August 30, 2006
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. DO NOT ORDER PARTS OR PERFORM ANY ACTIONS RELATED TO THIS
BULLETIN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 7, 2006.
SUBJECT:
Steering Shimmy
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a revised steering damper.
MODELS:
1997-2006
(TJ)
Wrangler
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Steering shimmy may occur after hitting a bump in the road at highway speeds.
DIAGNOSIS:
Check tire dynamic balance. Also check for worn or loose steering & suspension components. Repair as necessary. If the shimmy still exists, perform the
Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Use the procedures outlined in the service information of DealerCONNECT/TechCONNECT 19 - Steering > Linkage > Damper >
Removal/Installation to install revised steering damper, p/n 52088959AB.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
